Windows startup error

mysteronz

when turning on my computer i get this message:

windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt \windows\system32\config\system

you can attempt to repair this file by starting windows setup using the original setup cd rom

select 'r' at the first screen to start repair.

all i have is an emachines restore cd with two options

-restore windows xp
-boot to command prompt from cd

any idea on how to repair the computer as i dont want to lose all my data again?!

im running an emachines using windows xp home edition sp2

thanks

Alfonso_Skinarelli

Click here for instructions on how to fix this issue.

Once you've got Windows back up and running again, immediately back up your important files. From my own experience, the cause of this issue is often unknown but has a tendancy to reappear again and again.

Toxteth_OGrady

How to fix it here.

If you don't have a Windows XP instal CD-ROM, you'll need to get hold of a Windows 98 or ME boot diskette. See bottom of link for how to use this.

:cool:

TOG

mysteronz

thanks ive found this link http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=15491F07-99F7-4A2D-983D-81C2137FF464&displaylang=en but im unsure on how to run these files and what to do, any help thanks?

mysteronz

one problem is the computer im on now doesnt have a floppy drive on it !!!!

Toxteth_OGrady

Use this instead.

:cool:

TOG